Two streaming services raising prices for ad-free plans
The ad-free options for two separate streaming services are reportedly seeing their subscription fees go up for users. Discovery+ has put one into effect, and it's reportedly coming to Netflix.
Netflix officially terminates DVD rental service with final mailings: 'End of an era'
Netflix officially ended its DVD rental service with final shipments sent on Sept. 29, 2023, the streaming giant announced. The rental service started in 1998 and ran for 25 years.
Amazon Prime Video to include ads in 2024 — unless users pay $2.99 a month to get rid of them
Amazon says “limited advertisements" are coming to its Prime Video service next year, and subscribers who don’t want to see them will have to pay an additional $2.99 a month.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is ending its DVD service, sending its last shipment of little red envelopes on Sept. 29. The company said subscribers who never returned old DVDs can keep them for free.
Netflix sign-ups still strong despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix experienced a strong level of U.S. sign-ups in July, according to Antenna, signaling its effort to curb password-sharing hasn't deterred subscribers from joining.
Disney to up streaming prices. What competing services charge for subscriptions?
Disney recently revealed it would up how much subscribers have to pay for certain plans on its streaming services. FOX Business takes a look at how much it and other popular streamers charge.
Disney hints at upcoming streaming password sharing crackdown
The Walt Disney Co. may restrict account sharing for its streaming services, and CEO Bob Iger said the entertainment giant was "actively exploring ways to address" it.
Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike
The entertainment industry is the midst of a strike by actors and writers who, among other concerns, worry the emergence of AI may enable studios to produce content without them.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Netflix stops offering basic membership plan in US
Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.
Netflix in sweet spot despite Hollywood strike
Netflix is poised to release its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts boosting their price targets for its stock amid the company's password-sharing crackdown.
Tesla, Netflix and housing data dominate week ahead
The major banks will wrap up earnings next week as investors keep an eye on quarterly reports from Tesla and Netflix as well as economic data housing, including mortgage rates.
Netflix pop-up restaurant opens in Los Angeles featuring daring dishes from celebrity chefs
Netflix Bites, a trendy pop-up restaurant owned by Netflix featuring adventurous food made by television chefs, opened up in Los Angeles' La Brea neighborhood on Friday.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: Rival streamer says it ‘values’ partnership with couple after Spotify deal ends
Netflix said it "values" its partnership with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after Spotify ended its podcast deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Netflix streaming 'Titanic' after Titan sub 'catastrophic' loss sparks backlash
Critics are slamming Netflix for announcing it would stream "Titanic" on July 1, less than a month after five men died in a submersible venturing down to see the wreck.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing has brought about awkward conversations across America as account holders decide whether and to whom they will share their accounts.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Spotify deal ends after season 1 of 'Archetypes' podcast
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed multimillion-dollar deals with Spotify and Netflix after they stepped down as senior members of the British royal family in 2020.
Blockbuster pokes fun at Netflix over password-sharing crackdown
The Twitter account for the Blockbuster video brand took to social media to tease Netflix over its password-sharing crackdown despite only having one remaining store.
Netflix subscriptions jump, password crackdown pays off
Netflix subscriptions are up after the streaming platform cracked down on users sharing their passwords, with an average of 73,000 new daily sign-ups from May 25 to May 28.
Netflix is cracking down on household password sharing: Other streaming services not far behind, expert warns
CoinDesk Chief of Staff of Content Pete Pachal discusses Netflix's crackdown on password sharing and how other streaming services could follow suit.